News and Notices

On Tuesday, May 21, Council approved the 2024 tax rates and ratios for the City of Kenora. The 2024 Capital Budget was approved on November 15, 2023, and the 2024 Operating Budget on January 29, 2024.

The City of Kenora is pleased to announce that Steve Woolrich has commenced his three-month residency in Kenora to analyze community safety issues in the Harbourtown Centre. 

Kenora's City Council has directed Administration to proceed with negotiations for a new micro-transit solution for our community. Administration has been working diligently to seek options which could stabilize public transit in Kenora. 

The City of Kenora has invested $1.6M in the construction and acquisition of a new road that will connect Ninth Street North to Main Street North on the former Abitibi Mill site.

As daylight saving time approaches this Sunday, March 10, the City of Kenora Fire and Emergency Services reminds residents to not only set your clocks forward but also ensure your smoke alarms are working. This simple action could save lives in the event of a fire emergency. 

Council approved the 2024 Municipal Operating budget on January 29, 2024. The City of Kenora’s 2024 Capital Budget was approved on December 20, 2023. These budgets include critical projects initiated by staff, Council, and community input through the Rethinking Budgeting Survey. 

The City of Kenora and KDSB have issued a call to action to the All Nations Health Partners to come together in the spirit of collaboration to find long-term solutions to the service gaps in our community to support those who are unsheltered and experiencing homelessness. 

Kenora Airport Authority (KAA) has received communication from Perimeter Airlines, parent company of Bearskin Airlines, regarding the termination of scheduled service between Thunder Bay (YQT) and Kenora (YQK), effective May 11, 2024.